Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : in 5m at 5:47 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:49 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Dec 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:065.910:204.42:361.93:420.37:064:51Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:336.011:074.53:132.24:150.07:074:51New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:006.011:514.63:482.54:47-0.27:084:51New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:296.04:222.85:19-0.47:094:50New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:334.611:00 AM6.04:563.05:51-0.57:104:50New Moon5Wed
6Thu1:154.611:33 AM6.05:323.26:27-0.67:114:50Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:574.612:095.86:113.37:05-0.67:124:50Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:424.612:495.66:563.47:47-0.57:124:50Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:284.71:355.47:503.48:34-0.37:134:50Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:164.82:315.08:583.39:25-0.17:144:51First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:034.93:404.710:183.010:200.27:154:51First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:485.25:044.411:352.511:170.67:164:51First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:315.56:324.312:411.77:164:51First Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:126.07:544.312:141.01:370.97:174:51Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:526.49:074.51:081.42:290.17:184:52Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:346.710:124.82:001.83:17-0.77:184:52Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:167.011:105.02:522.24:05-1.27:194:52Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:007.13:432.54:52-1.57:204:53Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:055.110:45 AM7.14:342.75:39-1.67:204:53Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:575.211:32 AM6.95:272.86:26-1.57:214:53Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:485.212:206.56:222.97:14-1.27:214:54Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:385.21:106.17:213.08:02-0.87:224:54Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:285.22:025.58:262.98:51-0.37:224:55Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:185.23:014.99:382.89:410.37:234:56Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:075.24:094.310:542.510:340.87:234:56Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:525.35:313.912:042.17:234:57Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:345.46:593.81:051.67:244:57Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:125.68:193.812:211.81:561.17:244:58Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:475.79:244.01:122.22:400.67:244:59Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:205.910:174.31:592.53:180.27:255:00Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:546.011:064.42:432.83:54-0.17:255:00Waning Crescent31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414290)

Common Questions About San Francisco, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in San Francisco, CA today?

Slack tide in San Francisco, CA is approximately 9:18 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in San Francisco, CA?

San Francisco, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are San Francisco, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for San Francisco, CA?

Tide predictions for San Francisco, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for San Francisco, CA?

Tide data for San Francisco, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9414290. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9414290.

What is the moon phase in San Francisco, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over San Francisco, CA is New Moon (0% illuminated). This places San Francisco, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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